People who are low in self-esteem are often self-defeatingly, self-protective. They would like other people to accept and respect them for the good qualities they have. However they fear that, if
“If we have data, let’s look at data. If all we have are opinions, let’s go with mine.
” - Jim Barksdale, former Netscape CEO
This section covers major depressive disorder, minor depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, recurrent brief depression, bipolar disorders, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and other depressive di
McCracken, L. M. and K. E. Vowles (2008).
Manber, R., J. D. Edinger, et al. (2008).
Here are some articles - mostly published in May - that I found particularly interesting:
“ Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. ” - Thomas Edison
The "Improving Access to Psychological Therapies" (IAPT) initiative is very ambitious and exciting. It states its principal aim is to support English Primary Care Trusts in implementing "National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence" (NICE) guidelines for people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. It comments "The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme began in 2008 and has transformed treatment of adult anxiety disorders and depression in England. Over 900,000 people now access IAPT services each year, and the 'five year forward view for mental health' committed to expanding services further, alongside improving quality."
